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Title: Logic, Inductive and Deductive
Note: Reading ease score: 57.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "Logic, Inductive and Deductive" by William Minto is a scholarly treatise on the principles of logic written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the historical evolution and practical application of logical reasoning, emphasizing both inductive and deductive methods. Minto intends to provide an educational resource for students and scholars, aiming to enhance logical reasoning as a practical discipline while tracing its historical roots. At the start of the text, Minto outlines his dual purpose for writing: to explore the historical development of logical forms and to bolster the practical applications of logic in preventing error and fallacy. He reflects on the foundational ideas of Aristotle, which serve as the backbone of his discussion on logical reasoning. The early chapters lay groundwork by discussing the origin, scope, and significance of logic, while introducing critical concepts such as syllogism, definition, and the classification of propositions. Minto's examination of the interplay between logic's role as a safeguard against error and its historical development invites readers to consider the broader implications of logical thought and its relevance in contemporary discourse. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Minto, William, 1845-1893
EBook No.: 31796
Published: Mar 27, 2010
Downloads: 200
Language: English
Subject: Logic
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Logic
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: Logic, Inductive and Deductive
Note: Reading ease score: 57.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Thierry Alberto, Lesley Halamek and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Logic, Inductive and Deductive" by William Minto is a scholarly treatise on the principles of logic written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the historical evolution and practical application of logical reasoning, emphasizing both inductive and deductive methods. Minto intends to provide an educational resource for students and scholars, aiming to enhance logical reasoning as a practical discipline while tracing its historical roots. At the start of the text, Minto outlines his dual purpose for writing: to explore the historical development of logical forms and to bolster the practical applications of logic in preventing error and fallacy. He reflects on the foundational ideas of Aristotle, which serve as the backbone of his discussion on logical reasoning. The early chapters lay groundwork by discussing the origin, scope, and significance of logic, while introducing critical concepts such as syllogism, definition, and the classification of propositions. Minto's examination of the interplay between logic's role as a safeguard against error and its historical development invites readers to consider the broader implications of logical thought and its relevance in contemporary discourse. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Minto, William, 1845-1893
EBook No.: 31796
Published: Mar 27, 2010
Downloads: 200
Language: English
Subject: Logic
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Logic
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.